Panasonic RP-HV162 Portable Earbud Headphones with In-Cord Volume Control

by Panasonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 3.8 x 8.6 inches ; 1.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004T8R4
• Item model number: RP-HV162-K
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 7, 2005

Product Description

Panasonic RP-HV162 Portable Earbud Headphones with In-Cord Volume Control

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't let the low price fool you!!!, November 18, 2002

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"jxl266" (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic RP-HV162 Portable Earbud Headphones with In-Cord Volume Control (Electronics)

These are great earbud headphones. I bought these along with the Aiwa HP-V600 ($20) so I can qualify for free shipping. These earbuds have a much larger sound stage than the Aiwa. This is especially apparent when listening to classical symphonies. While Aiwa had much more Bass and was more efficient to drive (more sound/volume setting), the soundstage was small and muddled. It sounded like the entire orchestra was crammed in your bathroom. This was worsen because the Aiwa also picked up tiny details (the Panasonic also did too but to a lesser extent). This additional detail combined with a small sound stage gave an impression of excessive noise.

One thing about the Aiwa was that it fit better in your ears. It also shielded out background noise better.

One complaint about these headphones is that they are BLACK, not the GOLD color as pictured. The black color looks so Ordinary.

The bottom line is: If you want loudness and lots of Bass and you don't listen to classical or acoustic stuff, get the Aiwa. For classical music, especially if your player has a bass boost, get the Panasonic.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Most comfortable buds I've tried, November 20, 2002

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This review is from: Panasonic RP-HV162 Portable Earbud Headphones with In-Cord Volume Control (Electronics)

Granted, earbuds aren't the best way in the world to listen to music, but they *are* extremely portable and discreet. These headphones fit snugly into your ears (no more feeling that they'll fall out at any moment!) and don't feel unnecessarily clunky/heavy. I can wear these for several hours without feeling like I need to take them out.

As with all buds, they do leak sound, don't give you superb sound for low bass/high treble, etc. But the sound quality isn't bad fod buds, and they certainly are more comfortable than any other buds I've tried.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good quality for ear buds, June 5, 2001

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E. Velikov (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic RP-HV162 Portable Earbud Headphones with In-Cord Volume Control (Electronics)

That's my first experience with ear buds, but I think they are great for portables. I am using them with my notebook and if I compare with my old Sony MDR15 - BIG DIFERENCE!

Sony's sound is weak, only mids, no treble and the bass is hearible only if you press drivers to your head.

Panasonic sound is very clear, only the bass is little weak, but stable, independant from head and bud's possition.

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